The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-15
THE GAYOsO RECEPTION.

I~Ithiucllt 'fcNtiiuiu anu NfN. NttNtIHnu
tins afternoon, and also bid them God
speed on their southern trip TO Atlanta.
TIE GAYOsO RECEPTION.
Wealth, Besu,y and Fashion Lend Their
Social Charms.
An immense throng awaited the return
ofthe presidential party from the custom
house, and the corridors were NO COM
pletely filled that passage was difficult.
The large parlor and dining-room were
thrown into one and were rapidly filed by
an eager, cxpectant throng. A half hour
was consumed before the party had ar
rayed themselves in evening costume and
the familiar mir OF "lIail to the Chief sig
nailed the approach Of the President.
Conducted by the reception committee,
they took position Immediately under the
central chandelier, and the handshaking
commenced. Mrs. Napoleon Hill intrp.
duced the committee Of ladies who were
her immediate assistants In the reception.
These were
Nm. W. r. Moore, Mn. &. u bryan,
Mr.. J. W. Falls, Mrs. J. n. Falls,
These ladies grohpcd around Mn. Cleye-
land, while Mrs. Villas, in handsome toilet
WI Nnllf NNlln unu D'dIiNt ANU MfNs lI-
mont, in blue silk, with pearl passa-
mcnterie, stood in the receiving line. All
eyes were turned upon Mn. Cleveland,
who in an elegant costume al ruby plush,
with necklace Of diamonds and diamond
ornaments in her hair, was u picture u
such youthful loyelincss that the eve never
grew tired Of gazing. The President
shakes heartily and with a movement oi
entire body, while Mn. Cleveland extends
a shnpeIy and graceful hand, accompanied
by q smile ~tlatlightens up II face full of
character. Frum 800 until II O'Clock -
stream Of eager, pushing pcpplc marched
pisi, while Mr. and Mr.. Cleveland
shovel no signs 81 wcarincss. AZ the final
solicitation Of the committee, the reception
was ordered closed, and hnndrsls Of lis
appointed people turned from the doOrs.
Fully five thousand pensors we've IN the
halls and corridors. over thrco-fourtls Of
whom had the pleasure 0f shaking hands
with the chief magistrate n his hand
some wife.
While the crowd pushed and swayed, IL
WIS nevertheless good humored, and the
President and Mn. Cleveland en-
joycd many humorous situations. One
. old lady. after an hour of squeezing
and pushing, succeeded in reaching the
party, but nj that moment her immense
hat was tipped over her ewes and she lost
the opportunity No long sought for. 4
smart dressed youth, evidently from the
rural districts, stopped square in front Of
Mp-. Cleveland and gave her u stare ~ II
60 impress his features upon her. She
looked puzzled, but gently extended her
hand and pushed him forward, Ia the
amusement II the crowd around. lie re-
markell that he was ready Ia die.
A pretty feature was the presentation Ia
Mn. Cleveland of a handsome pillow VI
flowers, representing the national flag.
Little Misses Turtle Mansford and Con.
ME May Hoist oficiated in the offer.
ing, and received a hearty kiss apiece
from the happy recipient. Many
other floral offerings were presented,
notably u handsome u 10y thu
pupils Of Miss Conway'sschoOl. EyeryonH
was more or kss charmed with Mr.
Cleyeland's handsome appearance and
with the hearty good nature of thu
President. The impression created wa
strong and will no doubt he long remem
bered. Only a few Of the many ladic
present can be mentioned, as the uhrunI
was too great 20 catch more uhan a passing
glance. We give below u list ~ such eos
tunes as our reporters succcedci IN gath
eiing
THE COSTUMES.
Miss Lizzie strange-A rich white siik
With black thread lace oyerdrcss.
Mn. Napoleon Hill-A handsome bhlc
silk, with ornaments.
Miss Mary Martin blue silk, cut deco
- - It'll =. huV.l ne4INutIaF.ssl FINN
Miss Jennie Day--Coppcr-colorcd ladies
cloth, tan MORE and braid trimmings, bot
net and gloves 60 match--calling cosium,
Mrs. J. VI. Buddcke--An elegant win
colorcd silk, with lace trimmings and di'
monds.
Miss Ida Bruce--Gobclin blue fail
franchise, trimmed with amber passameI
tcric.
Mn. c. l.. Byrd Rosewood cloth
new shadc) with bonnet TO maieh--c'llir
toilet.
MIS-. r. NJ. McClean--B Black silk, vii
trimming Of handsome lace.
MlRa tlnc ilNUH- M 'AHu'H'N' ,hff's
dress Of black silk, with ~variegaicd novel;
trimmings.
Mrs. Il. W. Mitchell.A handron
black silk, with a beautifully dmpcd owe
dress Of lace.
Miss Carrie Davis-white satin,
train, with pearl trimmings and combin
with tulle.
Mr. G. II. Bryan-A deiicate gray \,
vet, en- train, with a pink velvet broc'h
front.
Mn. r. r. Moris-A rch black .elv
on Train. with a front Of amber beads
Mrs. C. b. GaBoway-Bla velvet "
slacc front.
Miss Emma Gslloway-Reception Vol